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Texans Worried About 2nd Amendments Rights

Texans Worried About 2nd Amendments Rights

(WBAP/KLIF) —  The political climate has heated up to the point that Americans fear their 2nd Amendment rights might be targeted by a possible Biden-Harris Presidency. Joe Biden has made numerous statements about banning assault weapons, restricting magazine capacity, and dictating how many weapons Americans can buy each month. Gun stores, such as “K-5 Arms”…MORE

Spokesman: Trump’s Eldest Son Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Spokesman: Trump’s Eldest Son Tests Positive for Coronavirus

WASHINGTON (AP) – A spokesman says President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has been infected with the coronavirus. The spokesman says the younger Trump learned his diagnosis earlier this week, has no symptoms and has been quarantining. Trump Jr. is the latest member of the president’s family to become infected with the virus.…MORE

Non-profit Joins with Parkland to Provide Childcare to Patients with Kids

Non-profit Joins with Parkland to Provide Childcare to Patients with Kids

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas-based non profit is teaming up with Parkland Hospital to allow a childcare service for parents who are sick and need medical care. Natalie Boyle runs Mommies In Need which is opening up Annie’s Place at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. “It is a ‘Mommies in Need’ program that we are doing…MORE

Biden wants Congress to Pass Emergency COVID Aid This Year

Biden wants Congress to Pass Emergency COVID Aid This Year

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) – Projected President-elect Joe Biden is calling on Congress to enact billions of dollars in emergency COVID-19 assistance before the year’s end. That’s according to a senior aide who warned Friday that “there’s no more room for delay.” Biden is set to hold his first in-person meeting since winning the election with…MORE

Vietnam War Memorial Coming to Fort Worth

Vietnam War Memorial Coming to Fort Worth

(WBAP/KLIF) — More than 200 lost Vietnam war soldiers received their long-awaited welcome home, Thursday, as their names were read aloud during a ground-breaking ceremony. Fort Worth Aviation Museum chair Jim Hodgson says Tarrant county will construct a Vietnam war memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in remembrance of those who died. The memorial will include a…MORE

Defense Bill in Danger Over Confederate-Named Military Bases

Defense Bill in Danger Over Confederate-Named Military Bases

WASHINGTON (AP) –  President Donald Trump is threatening to veto a long-standing defense bill due to a provision that would rename  military bases like Fort Benning that are named after Confederate soldiers. Republicans have vowed not to send the bill to Trump’s desk unless the provision is removed. The GOP’s position is facing push back…MORE

Cornyn Outlines COVID-19 Relief as Priority Moving Forward

Cornyn Outlines COVID-19 Relief as Priority Moving Forward

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn is outlining what he wants in any new COVID-19 relief legislation out of Congress. The republican from Texas says action is needed even with a vaccine coming soon. “It’s clear that while we are on the cusp of delivering a vaccine, several vaccines hopefully starting by the end of…MORE

Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County in Need of Volunteers Ahead of Holiday Season

Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County in Need of Volunteers Ahead of Holiday Season

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – As the coronavirus pandemic continues its grip on the United States economy leaving many families struggling financially, Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County has seen an 81 percent increase in the public’s need for its services since the virus hit in March. It’s left the non profit in need of help…MORE

Georgia Secretary of State To Certify Election For Biden

Georgia Secretary of State To Certify Election For Biden

 ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia’s top elections official said he will certify that Joe Biden won the state’s presidential election. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger spoke after a hand tally stemming from a mandatory audit affirmed the Democrat’s lead over Republican President Donald Trump. Raffensperger told a news conference Friday that he believes the numbers his…MORE